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The Art of BUSKING: Maximize Your Fun (and Your Earnings)
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(6 ratings)
1,053 students
Created byAlon Kuper
Last updated 9/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • The best life-lessons I've learned from 100's of busking sessions in 5 continents.
  • Enjoy the magic of sharing your music with people in the public space - and receive beautiful energies back from the people.
  • Cut months and years off of your busking skills learning curve, learn from my mistakes, and have as much fun as possible from early on in your adventures.
  • A succinct mini-course that you can enjoy finishing in 1-2 hours | see the topics list in the course description.
  • Topics include (for a fuller list see the course description) - the vibe that you want to have, which songs to play, which location to pick, which gear...
  • Maximizing your earnings, receiving tips in crypto as well, receiving tips from people who do not have cash on them.
  • Please see the description for a more detailed list of topics.

Course content

3 sections24 lectures1h 49m total length
  • The Course Trailer1:53

    Discover busking across the world, share good vibes, cultivate mindset and vibe, meet new friends, and craft memorable performances with song choice, locations, gear, and social-media signs.

  • A Quick Introduction1:10
  • Extra Gift for You: Huge Songbook with 101 Awesome Songs to Play on Your Shows0:09
  • Embrace The Days1:05

    Embrace the days by busking with no expectations and focus on giving good vibes to the crowd. Enjoy the music and accept earnings that vary, staying positive regardless of outcome.

  • Which Songs Are The Best Ones To Play3:21

    Choose songs you love that invite singalongs and mix originals. Memorize two verses and a chorus, test local reactions, and assemble a durable 5–20 song go-to list behind your guitar.

  • Diversifying - What Else You Can Do Other Than Singing Songs3:31
  • Location Location Location3:35
  • More Musicians Equal WAY More Crowd-Attracting Energies2:52
  • An Actionable Follow-Me Sign2:55
  • Creating A Sign That Invites Crypto Tips5:32

    Design a crypto tip sign using Photoshop or Canva, generate a wallet QR code with Exodus for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano, and test in Austin and New York.

  • Which Gear Should I Get7:40
  • Getting Better with Each Busking Session2:52

    Reflect after each busking session to identify strengths and areas for improvement, from singing pitch to improvisation and repertoire, then apply focused practice for growth.

  • Your Vibe - Part A2:31

    Project positive vibes and enjoy your busking session to spark interactions, tips, and new opportunities. Smile, engage with the crowd, and explore what resonates, whether jazz or your original songs.

  • Your Vibe - Part B - 7 Life Lessons I Learned Busking Around the World13:43
  • Let's Do It!1:04

    Jump into busking with a plan: build a test list of songs, including sing-alongs, maintain a gear checklist, find good locations, and jam with others to play and learn.

Requirements

  • Being able to play an instrument. (The course will focus on guitar but you can also use the principles for literally any other instrument)

Description

Even if you thought busking is something you would never do - this course might open you up to a whole new world.

Despite growing up where "busking" is often considered something that mostly homeless people do...

A few years ago I was living in Australia, and decided that I want to give it a try.

Try to just take my guitar, go out there, and see what happens.

After one month of adventures of doing it almost every day in Byron Bay - growing to feel like the "regular contributor of sunset music" on the beach there, to 100's of people that were chilling there every afternoon... While developing awesome new connections and skills...

I knew that I've found a new love in music.


From there on, over the next few years, often when I had a spare hour or two - I would take my guitar and my amp and go out and give my music to people.

In Amsterdam, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Austin, New Orleans, California, and more.

I realized that while playing venues is awesome as well, you don't need a "venue" if you want to go out and touch people with your music, you simply need to go out with an amp and do it.

At every good busking spot, beach, street, park... In one-two hours there are often 100's if not 1000's of people that would sit down or pass by - a lot more than in a local venue.

And then it's all up to you - when you are "on it" and you magnetize them with your energies - you just made someone's moment a sweeter one. And sometimes even earned a new, authentic fan of your music.

So even if you thought that it's "not for you", that you are above that, or simply that you are not "good", "social", or "brave" enough to do it...

This course can open the doors to a new world of music for you.

A world that could give you countless hours of fun, adventures, and many new lifelong musical friends.


Some of the topics that you would learn inside:

Most of the lessons are 3-5 minutes long - short and to the point.

- Which songs are potentially the best songs that'll bring about the most fun and most tips (I'll give you my own list of 100+ songs as a starting point to test out)
- Tips on how to discover the best songs for your specific city / country.

- Location location location - how to find the ideal busking spots in your city for fruitful sessions.

- It's all about the vibe that you're putting out! A few key tips that'll help you stay in good vibes and attract great people.

- The ups and downs - and having the right mindset to enjoy it all.

- The trick that would always give you great song ideas, in any situation. Never again "I don't know what to play".

- Sometimes a cop might ask you to stop your busking session - how to deal / prevent such situations.
- Why two/three musicians instead of one are potentially 5X more musical energies (and earnings) and not just 2X, and how to find great musicians who'll join you.
- Creating a "follow my socials" sign that actually gets people to connect / follow you / tag you on their posts and stories.
- The solution for taking tips even from people who do not have cash.
- How to take tips in cryptocurrencies. The next generation of busking is here. (and it can pay more generously)

- Busking has been my fastest way to improve my guitar and singing skills. I'll tell you how I take notes post-session and improve what I need to work on.
- The best gear to get based on your budget and needs. Amps, pedals, all the stuff that you want to have backups for, and more.
- A few tips that could save you from ruined busking sessions due to common gear mishaps (so you don't repeat my mistakes).

- My favorite busking pedal (a loop pedal is also a favorite, but this one is not a looper actually)


I hope that this is just the beginning of the journey for you, and I wish you many more beautiful busking sessions throughout your life.

Who this course is for:

  • People who play an instrument and would like to go outside and play music to the public.